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Manos De Piedra: Roberto Duran

‘LLERO Editors
The hands of stone aka Roberto Duran gets a bum rap. Here’s a world champion several times over, winner of 103 fights, Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. Yet casual sports fans think of him as that guy who quit. Two words, “No mas,” originally spit ou...
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5 Cultural Influencers You Need to Follow

Jessica Rodriguez
While wading through the white noise that Twitter can be -"Look at me!", "Buy this!", "I’m cool!!"- we discovered that there are some folks in the Twitterverse who consistently deliver 280 characters that we're eager to read, see and hear. Whether it be humor,...
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Jaime Escalante

Jessica Rodriguez
“You're going to work harder here than you've ever worked anywhere else. And the only thing I ask from you is ganas.” – Stand and Deliver While this concept isn’t new it took on new meaning thanks to Jaime Escalante, a math teacher who believed all students...
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5 Dominican Men You Need to Know

Fermin Espinosa
Dominican men have always possessed the capacity to chart successful paths. The truth is many men of Dominican lineage have soared to prosperous heights – often quietly and devoid of fanfare – in sectors or occupations few dare to travel. In celebration of the...
Cheo-Feliciano

Cheo Feliciano

Jessica Rodriguez
Amusical chameleon is perhaps the best way to describe Cheo Feliciano. A true sonero with a voice that could rival Sinatra topped with a drum’s rim shot. Often imitated, never duplicated José Luis Feliciano Vega had an unmistakable smooth baritone voice th...
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‘LLERO Celebrates Black History Month

Jessica Rodriguez
While Black History Month may be an American holiday it allows us to recognize the contributions of all Black people throughout the diaspora, not just African Americans. In that spirit we’re recognizing the stand out Afro-Latino icons we believe have impacted ...
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Men of the Year 2015

‘LLERO Editors
These Latino men come from all walks of life: theatre, education, literature, sports and entertainment. In 2015 -- by way of their actions, ideas, talent or contributions -- they all made a positive impact, influence or simply inspired us. Whether it was throu...
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Comedy To Watch in 2016

Jessica Rodriguez
If you want to get a good LOL one of the best places to find it these days is online. We've seen enough "Funny or Die" videos, YouTube and Vine stars, not to mention news bloopers to know what's good comedy and what's not. We've put together a short list of so...
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My Life As an Undocumented Latino in the U.S.

Freddy Pech
In 1989, my family and I left our small Maya community in Yucatán, México due to poverty, violence and lack of opportunity. My parents wanted the best for my sister and I; they were willing to leave everything and everyone they knew behind to provide it. Aft...
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